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Martin, Lyman Produce Clear Rounds to Claim 2011 USEF National Eventing Championships

by Helen Murray | 10/16/2011 4:16:15 PM

Elkton, MD - Sunday brought an action-packed slate of show jumping at the 2011 Dansko Fair Hill International. With the top riders in both the CCI3* and CCI2* divisions tremendously close, clear rounds were at a premium. Boyd Martin and Kylie Lyman rose to the occasion producing fault-free rounds to win their CCI3* and CCI2* divisions as well as claim 2011 USEF National Eventing Championships. The leaderboard in both the divisions at the Dansko Fair Hill International saw great fluctuations as...

Farmer, Milliren and Edrick Triumph at St. Louis National Charity Horse Show

by Lisa Mills for the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show | 9/23/2011 10:18:00 AM

Megan Edrick and Cadence through the famous St. Louis Arch. St. Louis, MO - Kelley Farmer, Sarah Milliren and Megan Edrick all had a weekend to remember at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show with victories in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, ASPCA Regional Maclay Finals and the $25,000 Grand Prix. Farmer dominated the Derby ribbons with Bases Loaded in the top spot and Red Sky following right behind. Sarah Milliren captured the top honors in the ASPCA Regional Maclay Finals...

Don't Miss The 2011 Dansko Fair Hill International Festival in the Country

by Marty Bauman | 9/10/2011 12:00:37 PM

Fair Hill, MD - The 23rd annual Dansko Fair Hill International returns to the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in the scenic countryside of Fair Hill, MD, October 13-16. With world-class equestrian action, a full schedule of fun family activities, and fabulous shopping and dining opportunities, the 2011 Dansko Fair Hill International is a "must see" event for Fall. Returning to this year’s Dankso Fair Hill International are the United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF) CCI***...

THIS and ARIAT Equitation Finals Lead Riders to Capital Challenge

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/3/2011 8:43:57 AM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The Capital Challenge Horse Show is pleased to announce that during its 2011 competition it will once again host the finals for two of the most prestigious equitation series in the country. Held at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, the show will begin with its BigEq.com weekend on October 1-2 and will continue through October 9. The Taylor Harris Insurances Services (THIS) National Children's Medal Finals will be held on Sunday, October 2....

Schaefer wins 2006 USEF Pony Medal Final presented by Far Niente Stables, First-Timers Zone 10 Win 2006 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Team Championship

by By Jeannie Blancq Putney | 8/12/2006 12:28:00 PM

PhelpsPhotos.com/USEF Archives (Pony Finals First-Timers Zone 10 Take Home Gold) Lexington, KY – On day three of the 2006 USEF Pony Final National Championships, Samantha Schaefer and Zone 10 walked away with the top prizes. The 13-year-old Schaefer, of Westminster, MD, rode her seven-year-old German Riding Pony gelding, Rockport, to their first Pony Finals win. This was their first time riding indoors, after the competition had to be moved inside today due to the torrential rainstorms...

USEF Advanced Pony and Intermediate Combined Driving National Championships Underway at Katydid CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/22/2021 9:29:00 AM

Yvette Harris, defending USEF Intermediate Pair Pony Horse Combined Driving National Champion (MbDixon Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. – The Katydid Combined Driving Event at the Tryon International Equestrian Center is ready to begin following the horse inspection. Running from April 22-25 in Tryon, N.C., the Katydid CDE presents the action of the USEF Advanced Pony and Intermediate Combined Driving National Championships. Six national championship titles are up for grabs in Tryon. USEF...

Sharon White Pulls Ahead After Cross-Country in the USEF CCI1* Eventing National Championship; Kelsey Ann Quinn Maintains the Lead in the USEF CCI1*-JR/YR Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/3/2018 6:46:00 PM

Lexington, Va. – American combinations Sharon White and Kelsey Ann Quinn masterfully tackled John Michael Durr’s cross-country course on Saturday at the Virginia Horse Trials. White and Masterel pulled ahead to capture the lead in the USEF CCI1* Eventing National Championship, while Quinn and Dandy Longlegs maintained their lead in the USEF CCI1*-JR/YR Eventing National Championship. White (Summit Point, W.V.) sat in fifth following Friday’s dressage phase with the...

Five USEF National Champions to be Crowned at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International

by USEF Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/12/2016 9:34:45 PM

Fair Hill, Md. – The stage is set for the 2016 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International located in beautiful Fair Hill, Md. Hosting an impressive contingent of athletes and horses, The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International will crown USEF National Champions in the CCI3*, CCI2*, CCI2* Young Horse, CCI2* Young Rider, and Developing Rider divisions. The competition commenced Wednesday with the first horse inspections for the CCI3* and CCI2*. Lauren Kieffer and Landmark's Monte Carlo at the...

Summer Heats Up With Riders Gaining Points in North American League Rankings

by Classic Communications | 7/12/2016 11:32:00 AM

Annville, Pa. - Summer is heating up and riders in the North American League (NAL) are gaining points that will take them to the top of the standings. The NAL qualifying season runs from September 1 through August 31. NAL qualifying classes are open to all competitors but only current members are awarded points. By joining the NAL, riders can accumulate the points necessary to make it to the National Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, October 13-22, and the West...

2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show to Showcase Nation’s Best on October 1-9

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | 6/21/2016 2:46:40 PM

Scott Stewart and Catch Me, owned by David Gochman, was the 2015 Capital Challenge Grand Hunter Champion, Grand Champion First Year Green Hunter, Grand Green Hunter Champion and WCHR Pro Challenge winner. (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, Md. – For the 23rd year, the prestigious year-end horse show finals will kick-off at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. The preeminent hunter and equitation competition will return to the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper...